2009 BMW 750 vs. 1980 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 2009 BMW 750 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 750 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1980 De Tomaso Deauville. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1980 De Tomaso Deauville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 750 weights approximately 6 kg more than 1980 De Tomaso Deauville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 750 (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 De Tomaso Deauville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 750 | 1980 De Tomaso Deauville | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | 750 | Deauville |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1944 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2610 mm |
